I went to see the My Neighbour Totoro musical at the Barbican last night and absolutely loved it. The puppetry for Totoro and his friends was excellent and the puppeteers really moved them in a way that felt so real.
It felt quite emotional to see the show and hear the soundtrack in real life. Totoro was one of the first films I watched when I was teenager discovering international cinema and what animation looked like outside the realm of British/American mainstream stuff. Studio Ghibli films do hold a special place in my heart, especially the soundtracks to the films as they are so iconic. So seeing it all come together and being surrounded by people who were just as awed and engaged with the show was amazing. I’d love to see it again but I think its sold out 🙁
